Good Samaritan Program For Seniors

Helping seniors live independently with hope, dignity, and a sense of purpose is the mission of the Catholic Charities Good Samaritan Program of Champaign and Piatt Counties. The Caring Companion service provides seniors with friendly visiting, assistance with shopping, transportation to appointments, and help with other needs. Contact Kim McAvoy at 637-2395This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request assistance or to volunteer. The Good Samaritan Program also provides FREE professional in-home counseling to seniors. Contact Eileen Mathy at 621-3014 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or to request an appointment.

Good Samaritan Potluck

On Wednesday January 9th at 11:30 am Catholic Charities Good Samaritan Program of Champaign and Piatt Counties is sponsoring a potluck lunch at St. Patrick's Parish Center in Tolono. We will play Bingo so bring your white elephant items for prizes. Everyone age 55 and over is welcome, feel free to invite your friends. Please bring a dish to share. The food is always delicious and we have a great time! Call Kim McAvoy at 637-2395 with questions.

Caring Companions

The Good Samaritan Program of Champaign and Piatt counties is working to expand its Caring Companions Program for seniors. The program provides socialization, transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living by matching volunteers with seniors based on mutual interests, geographic location, need and compatibility. The goal is to improve the quality of life for seniors in our community. Do you know a senior over the age of 60 and living independently who would appreciate someone coming to visit, talk, read, play cards or share in another activity? Or maybe could use a little help with shopping, light errands, or getting to appointments? Do you know someone with a little extra time on their hands looking for a fulfilling way to make a difference in another person's life? To participate in this program as a senior care receiver, or to volunteer, contact Kim McAvoy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 217-637-2395.

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The program provides friendly visiting, assistance with shopping, transportation to appointments and with other needs by matching volunteers with seniors in Champaign and Piatt Counties. If you can spare a little time to volunteer or need assistance contact Kim McAvoy at 637-2395 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Food Pantry

Hours of Operation:

Mondays 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Fridays 9:00 am to 10:30 am

Located at the Parish Hall

Food Pantry Coordinators

Jan Blaney-(217)-621-5694

Carol Miller This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.